By the Barricade Started A Record Label?

I don’t usually write personal articles but big changes are headed to By the Barricade. In just under three years this site went from an idea in a dorm room to a full fledged lifestyle. BtB’s team quickly grew with the help of writers and photographers from all over the country. With a common goal of giving every band equal share of the limelight regardless of size, By the Barricade progressed further than I ever dreamed. We’ve already made it into Alternative Press with the help of Rise or Die Records and covered festivals like Punk Rock Bowling, Self Help, and Vans Warped Tour.

Our recent compilation is a testament to how far By the Barricade has come in such a short time. Bands, labels, managers, and publicists jumped at the idea of physical distribution and we quickly sent out nearly all of our 2000 copies. Sending packages to countries like Japan, Australia and the United Kingdom blew my mind.

By the Barricade’s compilation kick-started the new label Awfully Good Records. I’ll be spending most of my time expanding the label for the foreseeable future. By the Barricade’s coverage may slow down a bit, but our goals and aspirations will live on through our label. With new signings and big plans we are excited to help bands in tons of new ways.

Firing All Cylinders, The Sex Tape Scandal, From Zero 2 Hero, and Desolate The Few have partnered with AGR for our next release. The SoCal Split highlights 20 tracks from some of Southern California’s most promising loclas. Pre-Orders are avalible at the links below.

By the Barricade still has plenty of room to grow but our posts will be far less frequent. Thanks to everyone who supported BtB throughout our ups and downs. We will never forget who stuck by our side since the very beginning. Lets make 2017 a year to remember!

After writing on Soundcheck411.com for the better part of 2013 Eric started By the Barricade to give bands of all calibers a chance to share their story through articles and interviews. With the help of his fellow team members By the Barricade quickly saw great success and prompted the launch of his label Awfully Good Records.